Super Saturday: Film Screen and Q&A: Cornwall Climate Care presents #ClimateScam? and Plenty More Fish?

#ClimateScam?

As the world faces increasingly devastating climate-related disasters, why do so many people believe that the climate crisis is nothing more than a hoax?

In this eye-opening documentary, Jaz, a young mobile hairdresser and social media-savvy member of the TikTok generation, embarks on a journey to uncover the truth. In home visits with leading climate scientists, activists and sceptics, she discovers they actually may have more in common than they think.

With social media algorithms increasingly funnelling us into polarised views of 'reality', Jaz discovers who stands to gain from the conflict and falsehoods that could undermine our ability to confront the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced.

Plenty More Fish?

Plenty More Fish? is part of the Cornwall's Climate Stories series by Cornwall Climate Care. Narrated by fisherman Ben Church, the film speaks to fishermen and experts who tell us about everything from the changing fish species entering our waters to the challenges of stormier weather – and even the possibility of crab and lobster shells dissolving as our waters become more acidic. On the other hand, it also looks at more positive aspects, such as inventive solutions to fight climate change while tackling Cornwall’s invasive oyster problem, and the possibilities for zero carbon fishing boats.

Films will be followed by a Q&A hosted by Cornwall Climate Care. We are excited to welcome three panellists:

JOANNA READ
Joanna was a youth climate activist and attended several UNFCCC (UN Framework Convention on Climate Change) conferences including COP21 in Paris, campaigning for more ambitious climate targets. She has also campaigned with Fossil Free London and is now part of the Climate Choir Movement and Climate Action Plymouth. She works in marine conservation, having previously completed outreach and surveys for whales and dolphins, and currently consults for offshore renewable development.

EDWARD BAKER
Edward is the CEO of the Plymouth Fishing and Seafood Association. Since taking on this post in September 2023 he has raised the profile of Plymouth’s fishing industry via the campaign “Seafood Plymouth – Choose Local Go Wild” and through outreach programmes such as community angling sessions and the development of a local fish finger. Formerly a Principal Fisheries Manager at the Marine Management Organisation he has over 10 years experience working with the fishing industry and is using his knowledge to help the local fleet input effectively to the development of Fisheries Management Plans.

In previous roles Edward has worked on board a trawler in the Channel Islands, as a Fisheries Observer in New Zealand, a Marine Mammal Scientist on board seismic survey vessels, as a yacht skipper teaching cadets to sail, and as an Environmental Protection Officer, Coastguard and Port Control radio operator in Jersey.

PROFESSOR JOHN SPICER
Professor John Spicer is a marine zoologist at the University’s Marine Institute. His research interests focus on the innermost workings of marine organisms in a quest to understand how the work and evolve in the wild, and how they adapt to climate change.

An eminent scientist renowned for his expertise in ocean acidification and hypoxia, he has contributed a substantial wealth of knowledge to the field over three decades, resulting in over 180 research papers, multiple academic books, writing for popular culture, and advising national and international policymakers.